Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is a vibrant, sweet & tart salad dressing made with fresh raspberries. The gorgeous color of this Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette says it all; it will elevate your salads.

By Marinka
May 14, 2026

The next time you need a raspberry dressing, please refrain from buying a bottled vinaigrette or dressing. You most likely get more unknown ingredients than you wish for; from thickeners, artificial colors, stabilizers to preservatives. Make your own; it’s easy, quick and only requires 5 ingredients, plus salt & pepper.

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Key Ingredients in This Recipe

Key ingredients to make Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar

You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.

  • Fresh raspberries – you can only use frozen raspberries
  • Olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Honey
  • Light brown sugar

This short video shows how quickly and easily this recipe comes together.

How to Make Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

It goes without saying that you can make this vinaigrette in about 5 minutes.

Step 1 – Place all ingredients in a blender; fresh raspberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, light brown sugar, salt and pepper.

Step 1 - Place all ingredients in a blender; fresh raspberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, light brown sugar, salt and pepper.

Step 2 – Pulse until you have a uniform looking puree.

At this stage you have 2 options:

You can leave the puree as it, with all the raspberry seeds or

    Step 3 – The second option is to strain the vinaigrette and end up with a smooth vinaigrette.

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    This vinaigrette is a fantastic alternative for so many salads, like this Martha’s Vineyard Salad, but it would also be a great sauce over pancakes, drizzle over sandwiches, or even in a smoothie.

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    Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Author: Marinka
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Total Time5 minutes
    Course: Sauces & Condiments
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 1 cup
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup raspberries, about 6 ounces
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
    • salt & pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients in a blender; fresh raspberries (NOTE 1), olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, light brown sugar, salt and pepper.
    • Pulse until you have a uniform looking puree.
    • At this stage you can decide to leave the puree as it, or strain it and get rid of all the raspberry seeds. (NOTE 2)

    Notes

    1. You can use frozen raspberries instead of fresh.
    2. I prefer to pass this vinaigrette through a sieve for a more elegant ‘sauce’.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 37g

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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